Researchers from the University of Georgia Center for Food Safety are beginning a new study to investigate the effectiveness of antimicrobial blue light technology to reduce the foodborne pathogens that cause food poisoning. When...
Tennessee Brown Bag, LLC, a Hixson, Tenn. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,590 pounds of beef jerky products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection...
Five individual Carroll County student athletes and Temple High School have been recognized as West Georgia regional winners by Positive Athlete Georgia. Elizabeth Eason from Bowdon High School won for Cheer & Gymnastics. Caleb Griffis...
Downtown Carrollton’s biggest annual event, Mayfest Arts and Crafts Festival, returns to Adamson Square, May 7.Mayfest draws thousands of people to Carrollton’s vibrant downtown each year to browse handmade arts and crafts by area vendors, enjoy...
The Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum is offering a summer camp for kids from 4th to12th grade. This week-long camp allows participants to learn the basics of quilting and complete their own quilt. Session One is from Monday, June 13th...
The Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum is offering a "Vessel of Flowers Collage Wool Applique Class" Saturday, May 14th from !0:00AM to 2:00PM.The class is taught by Laura Bosma and the cost is $45 which includes the kit. This is a great...
As spring hits full stride, Daniel Sollenberger will field more calls and emails about snakes. And most will involve two questions: What species is this and what should I do? As for the first question, seldom is the snake a venomous species,...
Visitors traveling to West Georgia to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the annual Possum Drop New Year’s Eve Celebration in Tallapoosa, Ga will be treated to two nights of entertainment this New Year’s Eve Weekend. On Saturday evening December 30,...
The Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Foundation for Agriculture is promoting agricultural literacy by donating copies of the children’s book “Sleep Tight Farm” to the 409 libraries in the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS). The GFB Foundation for...
West Georgia Technical College named Lauren Birriel, an Associate Degree Nursing student from Sharpsburg, as its 2018 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership winner and Murphy Campus Clinical Laboratory Technology instructor Dr. Phyllis Ingham as...
Tanner Health System Donates Surplus Computers to Carroll County Schools Students in Carroll County schools will benefit from a recent donation from Tanner Health System of 62 surplus computers — a mix of desktops and laptops — valued at...
(StatePoint) After the hectic holidays, it’s no surprise that many people commit to getting better organized in the new year. There are plenty of reasons why people obsess over organization and resolve to master it year after year. Household...
StatePoint) Young children don’t need to be in a classroom to learn important skills. And the earlier you get started, the better. Here are some great ways to incorporate fun learning experiences into your child’s day. Bath Time Don’t miss the...